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Trip from Pittsburgh, PA to Collier, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 20m

Distance

50.9 mi

82 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city and county seat in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States

Pittsburgh, PA

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Downtown Collier, PA, PA

Collier, PA

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel from Pittsburgh to Collier, you should plan for a 50.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 20 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as the distance is short enough that you will not need to worry about overnight accommodations. Budgeting around $8 for fuel should comfortably cover your needs for the entire distance. Since both the origin and destination are located within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you can expect a familiar local landscape throughout the trip. Ultimately, this drive is a straightforward local transit that offers a practical alternative to longer, more complex regional routes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Clairton Boulevard 38.2 mi 55m
Saw Mill Run Boulevard 3.7 mi 7m
Morgantown Road 3.2 mi 4m
Morgantown Street 1.2 mi 2m
Liberty Tunnels 1.2 mi 2m
Pittsburgh Street 1 mi 1m
Collier Road 1 mi 3m
Liberty Bridge 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Clairton Boulevard — 38.2 mi, about 55m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pittsburgh, PA and Collier, PA.

1

Start on Grant Street

45 ft · 5 sec · Grant Street
2

Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Sixth Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3

Continue on Crosstown Boulevard

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Crosstown Boulevard
4

Continue on Liberty Bridge

0.5 mi · 1 min · Liberty Bridge
5

Continue on Liberty Tunnels

1.2 mi · 2 min · Liberty Tunnels
6

Continue on US 19 Truck

152 ft · 3 sec · West Liberty Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 41 sec
Toward PA 51: Uniontown Use the right lane.
8

Merge onto PA 51

3.7 mi · 7 min · Saw Mill Run Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Continue on PA 51

38 mi · 55 min · Clairton Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Continue on PA 51

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pittsburgh Street
11

Continue on PA 51

1.2 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Street
12

Continue on Morgantown Road

3.2 mi · 4 min · Morgantown Road
13

Turn right onto Collier Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Collier Road
14

Turn left onto 2nd Street

0.2 mi · 51 sec · 2nd Street
15

Arrive at destination

2nd Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Clairton, PA

25 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Castle Shannon, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

West Newton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 25.4 miles from Pittsburgh, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 50.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Sixth Avenue

Turn right onto Sixth Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
2.1 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward PA 51: Uniontown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward PA 51: Uniontown
6
2.3 mi into trip | ~4m in | PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard

Merge onto PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
3
49.7 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in | Collier Road

Turn right onto Collier Road

Navigation decision point

4
50.6 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | 2nd Street

Turn left onto 2nd Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.44 one way

$16.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.24 $18.48
premium $4.93 $9.87 $19.74
diesel $5.61 $11.24 $22.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$8

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.3 0 $5.34 $2.44
Efficient EV 12.7 0 $4.45 $2.04
EV Truck/SUV 20.4 0 $7.13 $3.26

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Pittsburgh, PA

Afternoon in Pittsburgh on Sunday

Local time

2:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

85°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 mph 48% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Collier, PA

Afternoon in Collier on Sunday

Local time

2:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

6 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. You will navigate via a combination of Clairton Boulevard, Saw Mill Run Boulevard, and Morgantown Road, with zero highway driving involved in the route. A significant portion of your time—38.2 miles to be exact—is spent on the Clairton Boulevard stretch. Because the road lacks high-speed highway segments, your pace will be dictated by local traffic patterns and the frequent turns characteristic of this path. It is a strictly surface-level driving experience that requires your full attention as you move through the local road network.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.2 mi on Clairton Boulevard.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Sixth Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Pittsburgh, PA to Collier, PA is easy. At 1h 20m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Pittsburgh, PA

Full guide →

The pleasure of Pittsburgh remains a well-kept secret. Though not built up by reputation, the city's unique combination of bridges, steep hills, and broad rivers make it one of the most naturally scenic cities in the country. Cheap food and beer abound in this true sports town and the locals are amazingly friendly. A city of about 303,000 (2021) in Allegheny County, at the center of a metro area of about 2.4 million in southwestern Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of three rivers: the Monongahela and Allegheny Rivers, which meet to form the Ohio River. The city's unique terrain has resulted in an unusual city design and a hodge-podge of unique neighborhood "pockets" with diverse ethnic and architectural heritage.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 50.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 38.2 miles on Clairton Boulevard. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Sixth Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (PA 51 / Saw Mill Run Boulevard): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Collier, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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